Jack and the Beanstalk (Sterling Classic Fairy Tales) by John Cech
18.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: Sterling Classic Fairy Tale Collection
This is a humorous and warm retelling of a popular story, with plenty of entertaining detail and some less familiar elements too. It features illustrations that capture all the magic of the huge beanstalk and the giant's over sized world up in the clouds. It is suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years ol ...Show more
The Barefoot Book of Pirates (Book & CD) by Richard Walker
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
This swashbuckling collection of pirate tales is brimful with drama and adventure on the high seas. Young children will meet fierce characters such as the captain in the German tale, Kobold and the Pirates; others, like young Mochimitsu in the Japanese tale, are friendly and funny. They will also meet t ...Show more
Beauty and the Beast by Michael Morpurgo, O.B.E.
17.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
A captivating retelling of the nation's favourite fairy tale, from the nation's favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. After encountering a fearsome beast at a mysterious palace, down-on-his-luck merchant Marco is forced to make a promise in exchange for his life: he must persuade one of his three dau ...Show more
The Arabian Nights by Michael Foreman
40.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
On the night of her marriage, the beautiful Queen Sheherezade knows that murderous tradition dictates she will be executed in the morning. To avoid this fate she begins to entertain her husband with a collection of tales, recreating a world of sorcerers, sailors and Jinnis including Ali Baba, Sinbad the ...Show more
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Read it Yourself with Ladybird Level 1) by Marina Le Ray
10.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: Read It Yourself
Based on the classic fairy tale. While the three bears are out for a walk, naughty little Goldilocks comes calling and tries out their porridge, chairs and beds to see which are just right. But then the three bears come home...Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For ...Show more
The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales by Dawn Casey
30.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Stop a moment to wonder about the world around you - the warmth of the sun, the shade of the trees, the echoing cadence of animal calls. What do these mean to you? The seven stories in this collection come from cultures near and far, each unique in its relationship with the natural world. The book incl ...Show more
Cinderella (Usborne PB) by Susanna Davidson
15.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
The classic fairy tale, specially retold for young children and illustrated with fresh, bright pictures. Poor Cinderella is made to cook and clean for her stepsisters. Her wicked stepmother won't even let her go to the Royal Ball. But then, in a flurry of sparkles, her Fairy Godmother arrives and everyt ...Show more
The Brothers Grimm Folk Tales by The Brothers Grimm; Wilhelm Grimm; Jacob Grimm
40.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
This beautiful volume brings together 31 of the best-known tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, including 'Rapunzel', 'Hansel and Gretel' and 'Snow White'. Brian Alderson's translation stays faithful to the dark tone of the original stories, whilst Michael Foreman's beautiful illustrations capture the ...Show more
Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas
20.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
When it comes time for the three little wolves to go out into the world and build themselves a house, their mother warns them to beware the big bad pig. But the little wolves' increasingly sturdy dwellings are no match for the persistent porker, who has more up his sleeve than huffing and puffing. It ta ...Show more
Orpheus and Eurydice (Greek Myths #3)
20.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: Greek Myths
When Orpheus bride Eurydice is killed by a snakebite on their wedding day, Orpheus's world is shattered. The young widower must journey to the Underworld to negotiate with Hades himself to win his bride back. Can love triumph over the dark power of the Underworld?
Cinderella (Read it Yourself with Ladybird: Level 1)
10.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: Read it Yourself
This title is based on the classic fairy tale. Cinderella's dream of going to the prince's ball comes true when her fairy godmother appears. But she'd better be home by midnight...Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young chil ...Show more
The Emperor's New Clothes by Susanna Davidson
15.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
The Emperor needs a new outfit and it has to be splendid. So he finds the finest clothes-makers in town and puts them to work. But are their clothes as splendid as they say?